Nigeria’s Super Eagles Wednesday afternoon became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 in Egypt. The Super Eagles defeated their opponent Guinea with a lone goal by Keneth Omeruo in the 77th minute. Early in the game, the Super Eagles survived a scare when Guinea’s Fansua Kamano struck from outside the 18-yard area for Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi to punch out. After the two early attacks, the Super Eagles did little link play from the midfield to the attack. Unlike the Super Eagles attack that had little to bit in Guinea’s defence, Nigeria’s defensive duo of Leon Balogun and Omeruo were resolute to every threat from their opponents.

Source: The Guardian June 26, 2019 16:18 UTC